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2026 GT World Challenge America Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, United States27–29 Mar 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 2 to 4 April.

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Why You Should Go

See the GT World Challenge America season opener at a classic West Coast circuit with the new three-hour race format and published fan resources.

Format

Three-Day Event

Crowd

Mostly regional motorsport fans and paddock visitors with families and groups; attendance peaks on race day for the main three-hour event.

Vibe

Laid-back California race weekend with professional GT paddock activity, fan zones, and scenic surroundings.

About This Event

Season opener for GT World Challenge America at Sonoma Raceway, March 27–29, 2026. The weekend features the series' new single three-hour race format plus practice and qualifying sessions.

Set in Sonoma wine country, the event combines on-track GT racing with paddock access and fan information published by the series and venue.

1What to Expect

A high-quality GT race weekend at Sonoma Raceway, the 12-turn road course in California wine country. The 2026 event is the series season opener and uses the new single three-hour race format.

What makes it worth the trip:

  • Full weekend of track action: practice, qualifying and one three-hour feature race.
  • Scenic Sonoma setting with easy access to wine country and regional dining.
  • Organized fan resources: published schedule and Know Before You Go guidance from the series.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive early on Friday to catch practice, use the series schedule PDF to plan sessions, and prioritize grandstand views of key turns. Visit the paddock and fan zones for closer access to teams and cars; check the official site for paddock access rules and any hospitality offerings.

Good to know:

  • Official event schedule and visitor guidance are published on the series site.
  • Tickets, paddock or hospitality access, and parking/venue fees are handled through the series or Sonoma Raceway channels.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Sonoma Raceway

  • 4.06 km
  • 12 turns
  • Opened 1968
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2Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great if you want a full weekend of GT racing with practice, qualifying and a three-hour feature race.
  • Great if you enjoy accessible paddock and fan zone experiences at a major regional circuit.
  • Great if you like combining motorsport with a trip to Sonoma wine country.
  • Maybe skip if you prefer short sprint races or single-lap qualifying-only formats.

3Cost Breakdown

Known: tickets and visitor guidance are published by the series and sold through official links; paddock access, hospitality packages, and Sonoma Raceway parking/venue fees are separate and set by organizers. Exact ticket prices and package costs should be confirmed on the event or venue websites.

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